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Overview

• First Birley Community Day took place last month
• Success of the day reflected genuine partnership effort

between University and community

• Provided opportunity to:
• Showcase facilities and local services
• Celebrate local talent
• Share knowledge and information
• Broker new partnerships
• Gather feedback

Community Day highlights

 34 potential new partnerships brokered

“I have a better understanding of the

• University. Fantastic day with 3
• children. I’d be interested in finding
• ut more about courses offered to the

local community.” “The Centre for Information and Knowledge Exchange has received 25 enquiries regarding the Community Research Awards which were launched

• n the day.”

 Over 50 pieces of written feedback received  Increased awareness of facilities and activities

Community Day highlights

“Event has been wonderful. Great to see a lot of the community together.” “A fantastic day at Birley

• yesterday. I think everyone had a

brilliant time and it really showed the strength of the community and the opportunities for further working.”

“More employment events, fun days and community events.”

“What future community events and activities would you like to see at Birley?”

Event suggestions

“More like this

• ne.”

“Even more fun for kids, performances.” “More inspirational speakers.” “More events like this show casing what is available.” “Interesting courses / lectures offered for the general public.” “More black culture base.” “Events that truly reflect the community.” “This Community Day is perfect!”

Outcomes

• Maintained momentum between October

and December with a number of events and activities

• Activity will continue into 2016
• Need for ‘landmark’ / themed events to

bring in wider community

Date Activity 21 Oct Birley Orchard Planting Day 26 Oct Half-term coding workshop for local school children 31 Oct Abasindi book launch in partnership with Louse DaCocodia and University of Huddersfield 6 Nov ‘Gizmos, Gadgets and Widgets’ – public engagement and healthcare technology 11 Nov ESRC Festival of Social Science ‘Community Conversation 24 Nov Moss Side Powerhouse Fashion Show at Brooks Building 27 Nov Radio 4’s Any Questions 2 Dec Birley over-50s Christmas lunch for local residents 2 Dec Birley Community Forum 4 Dec Hulme Winter Friendship Festival 8 Dec Birley Bug Hotel – environment project with Rolls Crescent and Webster Primary 10 Dec Professor Sue Powell’s inaugural lecture: Public health research – Do we ask the right questions?

Draft event plan

2016 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Sport Food

Annual Community Day

Community safety event MYL achiever of the year event HIWTAI

• Caribbean Carnival
• Hulme sprint race

HWFF

Annual themed landmark events Monthly highlights Local events

Employ ment event

Discussion

Funding? How should we promote activities for maximum visibility? How can the Forum support delivery? Your ideas/ priorities for the year? Your views on landmark events next year

Community Forum discussion

Purpose: The purpose of the Birley Fields Community Forum is to bring together members of the project team, Manchester City Council's Central Regeneration Team, Hulme Councillors and key representatives from the local community to share regular updates on the development. It will also provide an opportunity for MMU and its project partners to listen to and reflect on feedback from the community as the development progresses. It will also be a key discussion group for exploring potential partnerships and community engagement activity, to ensure Birley Fields delivers multiple benefits for local residents and community groups.

• Terms of Reference

Community Forum discussion

• Options moving forward?
• Disband?
• Re-focus existing group
• Expand?
• Sub-groups?
• Membership
• Frequency?
• Format?